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The Roman ruins of Italica are an archaeological site in Santiponce near Seville that shows the remains of an ancient Roman city. The ruins include a large amphitheater, residential houses with mosaics, public baths, a theater complex, temples, and a sophisticated drainage system.
Italica was founded in 206 B.C. by the Roman general Publius Cornelius Scipio after he defeated the Carthaginians in the Battle of Ilipa. The city grew into an important center, and under Emperor Hadrian it was made a colony, with many of its residents, including emperors Trajan and Hadrian themselves, playing roles in the history of the empire.
The name Italica comes from Latin and refers to Italian or Italian people. As you walk through the ruins, you can see the remains of homes decorated with colorful mosaics that show how wealthy residents lived and decorated their living spaces.
The site is mostly walkable on foot and has signage to help you navigate. The best time to visit is early in the morning or late afternoon when it is cooler and less crowded.
The amphitheater complex was large enough to hold around 25,000 spectators and showcased fights with gladiators and wild animals. Visitors often overlook that this site was used as a filming location for the television series Game of Thrones in recent years, with some structures modified using digital effects.
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